Sep 12, 2000 | 192 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)
Sep 11, 2001 | 208 Pages | Middle Grade (8-12)
Apr 28, 2009 | 202 Minutes | Middle Grade (10 and up)
"Almond makes a triumphant debut in the field of children’s literature with prose that is at once eerie, magical, and poignant."–Publishers Weekly, Starred
"A powerful, atmospheric story . . . the marvelous and everyday mix in haunting, memorable ways."–Kirkus Reviews, Pointer
"A lovingly done, thought-provoking novel."–School Library Journal, Starred
"Its strength as a novel is in its subtlety. . . . Skellig is a fine book."
—The New York Times Book Review
"Some of the writing takes one’s breath away."–Booklist, Starred
ALA Notable Children’s Book WINNER 2000
Carnegie Medal WINNER 1998
Maine Student Book Master List WINNER 2000
Massachusetts Children’s Book Master List WINNER 2001
Michael L. Printz Honor Book WINNER 2000
New Jersey Garden State Children’s Book Award WINNER 2002
New Jersey Garden State Teen Book Award WINNER
New York Times Best Book of the Year WINNER 1999
Publishers Weekly Best Children’s Book of the Year WINNER 1999
School Library Journal Best Book of the Year WINNER 1999
Illinois Rebecca Caudill Young Readers Award NOMINEE 2001